Myanmar security forces shot and killed nine people during protests against the military coup, witnesses and media reported, a day after a regional diplomatic push to end the month-long crisis made little headway.The violence came a day after ASEAN leaders failed to unite and pressure the Myanmar militaryThe military has justified the coup saying complaints of voter fraud were ignored
At least 30 people have been killed since the coup on February 1, which ended Myanmar's tentative steps towards democratic rule, triggering nationwide protests and international dismay. "We're aiming to show that no one in this country wants dictatorship," Salai Lian, an activist in Chin State, told Reuters.Australian man Mitchell Schmidt, middle, said he briefly feared he would be put in prison.
He said one policeman grabbed him, put his hand behind his back and marched him along the road, but that he was only held for about 10 minutes.Mr Schmidt said he briefly feared he would be put in prison because the police gestured at handcuffs, but said an officer who appeared to be in charge ordered for him to be let go, and he ran.
We need our Government to stand up for democracy in Myanmar, they were one of the first governments in there when NLD was 1st. Elected. Now they are no where to seen or herd. Stand up Scott Morrison.
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